Rhiannon Hendricks
Cupcake wedding dress cakes are a fun and creative way to celebrate a bridal shower or wedding. These cakes are typically made by arranging cupcakes on a cake board and decorating them to resemble a wedding dress. The cupcakes are usually iced individually and then placed together to fill in the gaps, creating a flowing illusion for the 'dress'. The neckline of the dress can be made straighter by cutting and shaping a cupcake and placing it between the top two cupcakes. The cupcakes are then decorated with buttercream frosting, ribbon, and embellishments like flowers or dragees. This unique and adorable cake is sure to impress and is easier to make than a traditional cake.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Type | Cupcake wedding dress cake |
| Recipe | Available in video format |
| Baker | Frosted Bakery in Cortland, NY |
| Icing | Buttercream |
| Decoration | Shells, fondant rose and trim, ribbon, floral embellishment, silver dragees |
| Best for | Bridal showers, weddings, rehearsal dinners |
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What You'll Learn
Arranging cupcakes on a board
The size of the cake board you will need depends on how big you want to make your wedding dress cake and how many cupcakes you decide to use. You can start by arranging the cupcakes and then decorate them with "shells", but more of a vertical shell than a horizontal one. You can ice them individually, and then after placement fill in the gaps. Try to add to the swirl where you ended your previous icing, even covering any of your cupcake liners if they are showing. Move around your cupcakes and stand over them, looking for any gaps. When you see none, you're done!
To make the "neckline" of the dress look straighter, take the last cupcake and cut it into a wedge shape. Place it in between the two cupcakes at the top. You can frost the cupcakes using a tip 1M with large swirls while they are on the board to ensure full coverage and a continuous look.
You can use ribbon or any embellishment to coordinate with the event. For example, if the bride's colours are lavender and white, you can make a fondant rose and trim, dusted with shimmering lustre dust and gently attach them to the cupcakes. To apply the ribbon, cut a piece of parchment paper the same length and width to place between the buttercream and the ribbon, so the buttercream doesn't cause grease spots.
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Frosting cupcakes for a continuous look
To create a continuous look for a cupcake wedding dress, the cupcakes should be iced individually and then arranged to fill in the gaps. This technique gives the dress a flowing illusion. When frosting cupcakes, it is important to ensure that the icing covers any part of the cupcake liner that may be showing. This can be achieved by adding to the swirl where the previous icing ended.
One creative way to frost cupcakes for a wedding is to use champagne frosting. This recipe starts with a vanilla buttercream base, made with butter and confectioners' sugar. To add the champagne flavour, champagne must first be reduced on the stove before adding it to the frosting. This concentrates the champagne flavour so that only a small amount is needed, preventing the frosting from becoming too liquid.
Another way to frost cupcakes for a wedding is to use canned frosting. This is a quick and easy option that can still look beautiful. To add a personal touch, decorations such as burlap flowers can be added to the cupcakes.
When creating a cupcake wedding dress, it is important to stand over the arrangement and look for any gaps that need to be filled in. This will ensure a continuous and cohesive look for the dress.
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Using ribbon to add detail
Using ribbon to decorate a cupcake wedding dress is a great way to add detail and colour, and it's easier than you might think! Firstly, you'll want to choose a ribbon that complements the colour scheme of the wedding. Satin or matte ribbons are popular choices for weddings, and you can use double-sided satin ribbon for a more professional finish.
Before attaching the ribbon, it's important to line the cupcakes with a strip of parchment paper to prevent grease stains. Cut the parchment paper to the correct height and wrap it around the cupcakes, securing it with cello tape. This will create a barrier between the ribbon and the buttercream or fondant, ensuring that the ribbon stays clean and grease-free.
Once the parchment paper is in place, you can wrap your ribbon around the cupcakes, over the parchment paper. Use a non-toxic glue stick to adhere the ribbon to itself, ensuring that the glue does not come into contact with the cake or cupcakes.
If you're using buttercream, it's best to keep the cupcakes cold before applying the ribbon, as this will make it easier to handle and prevent mess. For fondant cakes, you can attach the ribbon using small dabs of royal icing.
With these tips, you can use ribbon to add beautiful detail to your cupcake wedding dress, creating a stunning and elegant display.
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Icing to fill in gaps
Once you have arranged your cupcakes, you can start icing them to fill in the gaps. It is recommended to ice the cupcakes individually first and then fill in the gaps afterward. This gives a flowing illusion to the 'dress'.
When you are filling in the gaps, try to add to the swirl where you ended your previous icing, even covering any of the cupcake liners if they are showing. Move around the cupcakes and stand over them, looking for any gaps. When you see none, you are done!
You can use ribbon or any other embellishment to coordinate with the event. For example, if the bride-to-be's colors are lavender and white, you can make a fondant rose and trim, dusted with shimmering luster dust, and gently attach them to the cupcakes.
To make the "neckline" of the dress look straighter, you can take the last cupcake and cut it into a wedge shape. Place it in between the two cupcakes at the top. You can also wrap them in silver cupcake paper to blend in. Frost the cupcakes using a tip 1M with large swirls while they are on the board to ensure full coverage and a continuous look.
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Adding decorations
Once you have arranged your cupcakes on the board, you can start adding decorations. First, frost the cupcakes using a tip 1M with large swirls to get full coverage and a continuous look. You can use buttercream frosting and a spatula to smooth the buttercream along the "neckline" of the dress. Then, add any decorations you like, such as silver dragees, ribbons, or floral embellishments. If you want to add a ribbon, cut a piece of parchment paper to size and place it between the buttercream and the ribbon to prevent grease spots. You can also use fondant to create decorations in the colours of your choice and attach them to the cupcakes. Remember to fill in any gaps between cupcakes with extra icing to create a seamless look.
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Frequently asked questions
This is a fun DIY project that can be made easier with a video tutorial. You will need to arrange cupcakes on a cake board, ice them, and decorate them with embellishments.
This depends on how big you want the dress to be. You can use mini cupcakes for smaller portions or for children.
You can use buttercream frosting with a tip 1M to create large swirls and ensure full coverage. Smooth the buttercream along the "neckline" with a spatula.
You can use ribbon, fondant roses, trim, or any other embellishments that coordinate with the event. You can also add silver dragees or luster dust for extra shine.
You can find tutorials and inspiration on websites such as CakeCentral.com, 80cakes.com, DIYFunIdeas.com, and YouTube.
